San Francisco, the Clothing Optional City

A few more points on today’s column on the Supe Scott Wiener‘s proposed ordinance to regulate naked people dining and sitting in public places — by requiring them to put something between their seats on those on which they sit.

San Franciscans pride themselves in not particularly caring what happens between consenting adults. The problem: The City’s nudists bare all without the consent of other adults — many of whom are parents who want to enjoy the city with their children.

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A one-man anti-Chamber of Commerce

I do not understand why restaurant owners do not refuse to serve naked patrons. It goes to show how afraid people are to stand up for standards in this town.

Please note, I resisted the urge to write yet another pun about the supervisor’s name. It’s not that I’m above that, but it’s been done. For his part, Wiener is used to the jokes. “My whole life I hated my name so much and it’s actually been an asset since I’ve run for office. If people laugh about your name, they’re going to remember your name.”

UPDATE: Reader Kevin Keyser sent me an email about this exchange between KRON video journalist Stanley Roberts and a naked guy who called him the n-word. This video gives you a good idea about who these naked guys are. Warning: Ugly stuff.